Ford Racing NVH Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced NVH engineer to join their Vehicle Engineering team. This position involves leading NVH development on high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class customer experiences. This position is located at the Ford Racing offices in Allen Park, MI. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Vehicle NVH attribute, from pre-program phases through final engineering sign-off, of Ford Racing vehicle programs. The role is perfect for an experienced NVH systems engineer that is proactive, capable of owning all aspects of a vehicle program from cradle to grave, highly collaborative and seeking opportunities to work on the highest performing cars and trucks in the industry. Ford Racing operates vehicle development in close conjunction with all functional engineering partners and moves at a fast pace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 5+ years’ experience in: -Vehicle and/or Systems NVH development experience as a platform / unit / attribute lead
• 5+ years’ experience in: -Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables
• 5+ years’ experience in: -Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods (LMS, B&K, DET, PT Diag, CANalyser, etc.)
• Capable of utilizing CAE and Simulation tools and methods in the NVH development process
• Have a demonstrated high level of performance delivering on both required objectives and behaviors
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
• Passion for performance vehicles / racing

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• Experience in powertrain (engine, transmission, driveline, calibration), body or chassis systems development, or vehicle architecture
• Understanding of global exterior noise requirements, powertrain controls

Responsibilities

• Own the NVH attribute by leading both program and technical aspects of NVH development for future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles
• Plan and execute required subsystem and vehicle level development activities through all GPDS phases
• Be the point person for assigned programs, actively communicating workplans, attribute status and management of issues resolution
• Establish pre-program targets that support hardware and system selection, using analytical tools and methods to deliver attribute targets and minimize trade-offs prior to prototype availability
• Work closely with all cross functional teams, including Body, Powertrain, & Chassis, as well as development partners in Vehicle Dynamics, VEME, CAE / Simulation and Powertrain Controls
• Responsible for delivery of all NVH attributes and requirements including sound quality, driveline, road/wind and exterior noise, as well as related quality metrics
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc) to define assess attribute status, identify root cause of issues and determine solutions sets, as well as tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets
• Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones
• Manage and/or perform off-site testing, scheduling objective testing w/ both internal (VEV) and external vendors/suppliers
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements, including exterior legal noise

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees